1940s Suitcase
1940s Alligator Skin Suitcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique and highly collectible alligator skin suitcase, 1940s.
Category
Mid-20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Two 1940s Royalshire Ever-Wear Trunk Works Green Embossed Leather Suitcases
Located in Morristown, NJ
Two 1940's vintage "Royalshire Ever-Wear Trunk Works" suitcases in a dark green alligator pattern
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
$2,250 / set
H 15.5 in W 21 in D 8.5 in
Set of Eight Vintage Luggage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
suitcase, 1940s. Dimensions: Height 8 in. (20.32 cm), width 18.5 in. (46.99 cm), depth 14.5 in. (36.83 cm
Category
Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
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Travel Suitcase from Hungary
Located in Lábatlan, HU
1930s-1940s travel suitcase
Good used condition, shows some patina from the time, please check
Category
Vintage 1940s Hungarian Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
1940s Aluminum Suitcase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This polished aluminum suitcase is extremely light and can be used for travel as well as a piece of
Category
Vintage 1940s European Trunks and Luggage
1940s Aluminum Suitcase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This polished aluminum suitcase is extremely light and can be used for travel as well as a piece of
Category
Vintage 1940s Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum
1940s Barber Alligator Suitcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Most unique alligator skin barber suitcase, highly collectible. Accessories include candle holder
Category
Mid-20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
1940s Aluminum Suitcase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This polished aluminum suitcase is extremely light and can be used for travel as well as a piece of
Category
Vintage 1950s European Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Vuitton Equipped Rigid Suitcase, 1940s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
Travel locker suitcase covered with the iconic oilcloth of the Vuitton maison. It is a rare object
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1940s Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Stenciled Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This stenciled canvas Louis Vuitton suitcase is perfect for travels and also could be used as a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
1940s Polished Aluminum Suitcase by Halliburton
By Halliburton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This mirror polished aluminum suitcase is excellent for visual effect and can be used as a piece
Category
Vintage 1940s American Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum
Polished Aluminium Suitcase, English, 1940s
By Heston Aircraft Co.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Super polished aluminium suitcase made by the Heston Aircraft Co. London, England, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum
1940s Polished Aluminum Suitcase by Halliburton
By Halliburton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This mirror polished aluminum suitcase is excellent for visual effect and can be used as a piece
Category
Vintage 1940s American Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum
Stack of Vintage Polished Aluminium Suitcases By The Heston Aircraft Co, 1940s
By Heston Aircraft Co.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful stack of polished aluminium suitcases made by the Heston Aircraft Co. London,England
Category
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum
H 37 in W 31 in D 17 in
Two Custom Made Vintage Zebra Suitcases Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
in 1940s. These suitcases embody the exotic.Very rare, and extremely decorative.
Smaller suitcase
Category
Vintage 1940s English Trunks and Luggage
Set of 3 1940's Samsonite Hard Shell Leather Suitcases
By Samsonite
Located in Buchanan, NY
A set of three 1940’s Samsonite hard shell leather monogrammed suitcases in a rich golden-brown
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Leather
Hèrmes Suitcase Fabric Leather, France, 1940s-1950s
By Hermès
Located in Milano, IT
1940s-1950s Hèrmes suitcase, squared shape, fabric and leather, lined interior with straps
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Hèrmes Suitcase Fabric Leather, France, 1940s-1950s
By Hermès
Located in Milano, IT
1940s-1950s Hèrmes fabric suitcase. Measure: 74cm
Squared shape with leather edgind and handle
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Vintage Polished Aluminium Suitcase, English, 1940s
By Heston Aircraft Co.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Super polished aluminium suitcase made by the Heston Aircraft Co. London, England, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Industrial Suitcase Trunk, Crocodile look, France 1940s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Brown Art Deco suitcase with a reptile pattern - an original piece for travel or as home decor
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Vintage Leather Luggage Suitcase by Crouch & Fitzgerald, circa 1900s/ 1940s
By Louis Vuitton, Crouch & Fitzgerald
Located in New York, NY
Vintage leather suitcase by noted American maker Crouch & Fitzgerald. The suitcase is in good
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
1940s Medium Vellum Suitcase
Located in Kent, GB
1940s medium vellum suitcase.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
1940s Louis Vuitton Black Leather Suitcase with Key
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis Vuitton black leather suitcase
Massif brass for Lock and hasp
original inside
Category
Vintage 1940s French Trunks and Luggage
1940s Medium Vellum Suitcase with Studwork and Wing Shaped Handle Mounts
Located in Kent, GB
1940s medium vellum suitcase with studwork and wing shaped handle mounts.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Trunks and Luggage
Louis Vuitton Suitcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's Louis Vuitton suitcase with all original leather and hardware. Perfectly weathered
Category
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Antique Leather Suitcase
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Antique 1940s Leather Suitcase, with antique markings and prints on it.
Category
Vintage 1940s English Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Louis Vuitton Saks & Company Braken 50-Style Suitcase or Cabin Trunk, 1940s
By Saks Fifth Avenue, Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1940s Louis Vuitton Braken 50-style mid-size suitcase, weekender, or cabin trunk with uncommon
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 9.5 in W 19.25 in D 17.63 in
1940s Wicker Hard Sided Suitcase
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a beautiful, 1940s wicker hard sided suitcase. Silk liner, leather trim and metal clasps.
Category
20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Silk, Wicker
Vintage Suitcase Canvas & Leather 1940s Matching Set Demob Case Luggage
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Vintage Suitcases Canvas & Leather 1930/40's Matching pair
Art Deco Luggage
Stunning Vintage
Category
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas
H 13 in W 25.99 in D 15.36 in
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1940s Suitcase For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1940s suitcase for your home. Each 1940s suitcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940s suitcase — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1940s suitcase, those designed in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 1940s suitcase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Heston Aircraft Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
Finding the Right Trunks-luggage for You
Add a charming piece of travel history to your space. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage can make a statement as decorative accents and practical furnishings in nearly every room of your home.
There have been many types of trunks and luggage over the years, with availability of these wares broadening as train travel expanded during the 19th century. Antique steamer trunks — named for their use on steamships — mostly date from around 1880 to 1920. These pieces of luggage fit a steamship’s luggage size regulations and essentially doubled as wardrobes, ensuring that a traveler’s evening dresses and suits were kept wrinkle-free on a journey from city to city.
In 1858, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton introduced the world to the now-iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. During this early period of railroad travel, Louis Vuitton trunks solved common travel problems. Instead of the traditional round shape, these handcrafted rectangular trunks stored better on trains. To discourage burglars, the French craftsman and his son, Georges, also eventually patented a revolutionary sophisticated lock for the trunks. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted travel trunks.
Even if no longer used for travel, the vintage luggage is a popular item among collectors for its historical value and charm. At home, an old wood trunk is a durable storage solution as much as it is a versatile surface. It’s a coffee table in the living room of your farmhouse-style home or rustic loft apartment and a nightstand or blanket chest at the foot of your bed in your bedroom.
From Victorian trunks to Art Deco traveling jewelry cases, journey through history today with an extensive collection of antique trunk suitcases and vintage luggage on 1stDibs.
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